History WesternAnimation / SquirrelBoy

[[caption-width-right:374:"Hey Roooodneeey!"[[note]]Rodney (left) and Andy (right)[[/note]]]]

* AntiRoleModel: Rodney isn't a character one should look up to, for he is an unmannerly, self-centered, irresponsible jackass.

** In "Bully, for You", there's a squirrel named Butch who kicks Leon out of his own house and stays in it.
* ButtMonkey: Bob “Mr. J” Johnson is the ''quintessence'' of this trope! He has [[BornUnlucky horrible luck]], is the butt of many of the show's gags, is subjected to frequent suffering, and is often bothered and tormented by his SmallAnnoyingCreature of a pet, Rodney (and Andy at times if he's NotSoAboveItAll or holding the [[JerkassBall Jerkass]]/IdiotBall).

** Andy has some idiosyncrasies, in addition to taking part in Rodney's bizarre games and whatnot.

** Rodney is also pretty eccentric and has a weird way of thinking; the dialogue below shows that.
--->'''Rodney:''' If talking to flowers makes them grow.. then ''yodeling'' to flowers must make them grow even ''faster''!
* CosmicPlaything: The short "Bedside Matters" takes Mr. J's ButtMonkey status UpToEleven by having him run a fever and have ''every bone in his body broken''. On top of that, he is "taken care of" by Rodney.

** It [[DependingOnTheWriter depends on the writer]] whether Andy is this to Rodney or [[IdiotBall not]].

* SmallNameBigEgo: Rodney is pretty self-deluded and has a high opinion of himself, despite the fact that he's nothing but a [[TheDitz dim-witted]] LoserProtagonist.

* TreasureHuntEpisode: "Harried Treasure"

A short-lived Creator/CartoonNetwork animated series, ''Squirrel Boy'' was created by Everett Peck (best known for ''WesternAnimation/{{Duckman}}''). Airing for two seasons and 52 11-minute episodes from May 27, 2006 to September 27, 2007, along with 6 2-minute shorts (2006-2008), the series follows the adventures of the ordinary 9-year-old boy, [[OnlySaneMan Andy]] [[TheEveryman Johnson]] and his anthropomorphic pet squirrel/best friend, [[LovableRogue Rodney]] [[{{Jerkass}} J.]] [[SmallAnnoyingCreature Squirrel]], who is loaded with [[ZanyScheme get-rich-quick schemes]].

A short-lived Creator/CartoonNetwork animated series, ''Squirrel Boy'' was created by Everett Peck (best known for ''WesternAnimation/{{Duckman}}''). Airing for two seasons and 52 11-minute episodes from May 27, 2006 to September 27, 2007, along with 6 2-minute shorts (2006-2008), the series follows the adventures of the ordinary 9-year-old boy, [[OnlySaneMan Andy]] [[TheEveryman Johnson]] and his anthropomorphic pet squirrel/best friend, [[{{Jerkass}} Rodney]] [[SmallAnnoyingCreature J. Squirrel]], who is loaded with [[ZanyScheme get-rich-quick schemes]].

A short-lived Creator/CartoonNetwork animated series, ''Squirrel Boy'' was created by Everett Peck (best known for ''WesternAnimation/{{Duckman}}''). Airing for two seasons and 52 11-minute episodes from May 27, 2006 to September 27, 2007, along with 6 2-minute shorts (2006-2008), the series follows the adventures of the ordinary 9-year-old boy, [[OnlySaneMan Andy]] [[TheEveryman Johnson]] and his anthropomorphic pet squirrel/best friend, [[SmallAnnoyingCreature Rodney J. Squirrel]], who is loaded with [[ZanyScheme get-rich-quick schemes]].

* AreYouPonderingWhatImPondering:
-->"Maybe. Are you thinking there's an untapped market for edible socks?"

* {{Jerkass}}: Rodney, Kyle, and Salty Mike.
* LargeHam: Rodney; like just about every other character played by Creator/RichardStevenHorvitz, he's very dramatic and is prone to yelling unnecessarily and emphasizing words randomly.

* OnlySaneMan: Mr. J is probably the most rational person on the show.
** Andy is this to Rodney; although, he can be NotSoAboveItAll.

** [[AssholeVictim Rodney]] himself isn't free from being subjected to slapstick and suffering misfortunes (episodes with examples of this include "Tree for Two" and "Born to be Mild"), especially when [[GangOfBullies Kyle and Salty Mike]] are the main antagonists of the episode. [[DogsHateSquirrels He also often gets chased by the crazy dog]].
** Andy, while having it good compared to his dad, has also been subjected to this, with a good example being the episode "Screw Up On Isle Six"; he also gets subjected to some slapstick (such as tomato juice squirting in his eye while cutting tomatoes in "A Line in the Sandwich" and falling over while on a ladder in "Bully, for You") and often gets tormented by Kyle and Salty Mike.

* BigEater: Rodney eats a whole plate of food samples in "The Big Haggle Hassle" and "Screw Up in Aisle Six", as well as a giant birthday cake and a dozen boxes of Sticky Buns in "Birthday Boy" and "The Rod Squad" respectively. He also eats various foods in "Freaky Furday".

--->'''Mr. J:''' No.
--->'''Rodney:''' Andy, tell your dad to tell you you're sadly mistaken.

* AcquiredSituationalNarcssism: This trope is a driving story point of "A Line in the Sandwich" on Rodney's part: Rodney believes that the successful business of his and Andy's sandwich-selling cart is due to the silly chef hat that he is wearing and constantly brags about it throughout, jeopardizing his and Andy's friendship.

** Andy lets out one after Ranger Stu informs him that he'll be going into "the pit" in "Scout's Dishonor".

[[caption-width-right:374:"Hey Roooodneeey!"]]
A short-lived Creator/CartoonNetwork animated series, ''Squirrel Boy'' was created by Everett Peck (best known for ''WesternAnimation/{{Duckman}}''). Airing for two seasons and 52 11-minute episodes from May 27, 2006 to September 27, 2007, along with 6 2-minute shorts (2006-2008), the series followed the adventures of the ordinary 9-year-old boy, [[OnlySaneMan Andy]] [[TheEveryman Johnson]] and his anthropomorphic pet squirrel/best friend, [[SmallAnnoyingCreature Rodney J. Squirrel]], who is loaded with [[ZanyScheme get-rich-quick schemes]].

While the show received decent reception from critics, it is better known for its large PeripheryHatedom.

** Oscar's parents. Downplayed, as they aren't really abusive, they just shelter him from the most harmless of things and interfere with his ability to have a social life.

%%* BigBadDuumvirate: Kyle and Salty Mike

* BigNo: Rodney and Andy let out a slow, low-pitched one when the angry clown statue is about to break in "The Big Haggle Hassle".

* BornUnlucky: Mr. J; he has ''abysmal'' luck. There's an episode that lampshades this by having his trophy state that it's the only one he's ever won in his life and probably ever will. See ButtMonkey below.

%%* {{Calvinball}}

* TheDitz: To say the least, Rodney is a complete dumbass who lacks common sense and is ignorant to the trouble he causes.

--->'''Andy:''' Could've gone my whole life without learning ''that''.

--->'''Rodney:''' *laughs* Don't worry, Mr. J, this isn't going anywhere near your mouth.

* ItTastesLikeFeet: In "Anti-Ice Cream Social", Mr. and Mrs. J and Martha eat sandwiches that contain mayonnaise that Leon dipped his toes in. Little do they know it, but Mrs. J comments on the "footy" taste of them.
--->'''Mr. J:''' I see Martha barely touched her sandwich.
--->'''Mrs. J:''' Well, they were a little footy.

* IdiotHero: Rodney. He’s not much of a hero, but he ''is'' TheProtagonist, a very stupid one at that.

* PsychoPoodle: In the episode "The Rod Squad", Rodney eats all the sticky buns Andy's mom bought. Afraid that his friend will take the fall for it, Rodney ropes Leon and Darlene into a scheme to steal some from the sticky bun factory. But when Darlene and Leon finally understand his scheme and goals, they [[NotWhatISignedOnFor back out]] and Rodney goes in alone, only to be attacked by the factory's security and the {{Angry Guard Dog}}s used are vicious white poodles.

* ShowWithinAShow: ''Puggo''.

%%* StrangeMindsThinkAlike

A short-lived Creator/CartoonNetwork animated series, ''Squirrel Boy'' was created by Everett Peck (best known for ''WesternAnimation/{{Duckman}}''). Airing for two seasons and 52 11-minute episodes from May 27, 2006 to September 27, 2007, along with 6 2-minute shorts (2006-2008), the series followed the adventures of the ordinary 9-year-old boy, [[OnlySaneMan Andy]] [[TheEveryman Johnson]] and his anthropomorphic pet squirrel/best friend, [[{{Jerkass}} Rodney J. Squirrel]], who is loaded with [[ZanyScheme get-rich-quick schemes]].

** Mr. J makes Andy a bench warmer in "Yer Out!"

%%* BriefcaseFullOfMoney: Parodied.
%%* TheBrute: Kyle

* ButtMonkey: Bob “Mr. J” Johnson is the ''quintessence'' of this trope! To say the very, very, ''very'' least, he has [[BornUnlucky bad luck]], suffers frequently, and is often tormented by [[{{Jerkass}} Rodney]].

* {{Unishment}}: Andy and Rodney, and eventuallg Kyle and Salty Mike, are motivated to do chores around Mrs. Flatbottom's house due to the [[ICantBelieveItsNotHeroin delicious lemonade]] she rewards them with in "Flatbottoms Up".

** Mr. J makes Andy a bench warmer in one episode.

** Not only does Andy swell up after cashews, but his belly becomes exceptionally fat and circular, turning him into a ball that Rodney rolls around the store.
*** The same thing happens to Mr. J when he eats an unspecified type of pie at the end of "Screw Up in Aisle Six".

* TheBully: Kyle and Salty Mike; they frequently target Andy and Rodney for no apparent reason.

* CallBack: In "Harried Treasure", when Andy and Rodney are unexpectedly woken up in the middle of the morning by Mr. J, a startled Rodney utters "The hat sells the sandwich", a reference to the sandwich-making businesses the duo ran in "A Line in the Sandwich".

** Andy has some idiosyncrasies.

%%* DerangedAnimation
* TheDitz: Rodney is a complete dumbass who lacks common sense and is ignorant to the trouble he causes.
** "Birthday Boy" also shows him to be rather terrible at mathematics. Additionally, when Mr. J puts up a banner for Andy's birthday, Rodney thinks it is for some other kid since ''his'' Andy had already had a birthday 12 months earlier, which he does not know makes up an entire year.
--->'''Rodney:''' ''[sees the birthday banner for Andy]'' That's strange. ''I'' known an Andy.
--->'''Mr. J:''' Yes, and what did you get him for his birthday today?
--->'''Rodney:''' Hehehe, no-no no-no. Hehehe, no. ''My'' Andy just had a birthday 12 months ago.
--->'''Mr. J:''' Yes, and how long is 12 months?
--->'''Rodney:''' Well it's, uh... Don't tell me! ''[talking to himself, trying to find the answer]'' Carry the 3, divide by Pi, eat a slice of pie... A year! In some states.
--->'''Mr. J:''' And how often do you have birthdays?
--->'''Rodney:''' Look, I don't know where you're going with this intrusive line of questioning but I've got to say '''[[MoodWhiplash HOLY GAH-MOLY]] [[LargeHam TODAY IS ANDY'S BIRTHDAY!]]'''

* EyeGlasses: Andy sports these.
* FatBastard: Kyle.

* IAteWhat: Little do Mr. and Mrs. J and Martha know that the sandwiches they're eating in "Anti-Ice Cream Social" contain mayonnaise that Leon sticked his toes in. Mrs. J does however hint at it.
--->'''Mrs. J:''' The sandwiches taste a little footy.
* ICantBelieveItsNotHeroin:
** Mr. Flatbottom's lemonade in "Flatbottom's Up".
** The special sauce used for Andy and Rodney's sandwiches in "A Line in the Sandwich".
%%* IdiotHero: Rodney, although he’s not much of a hero.
* IllTakeTwoBeersToo: In "Ice Cream Anti-Social", Rodney orders two sludgies, and Andy says he'll have the same.

* KarmaHoudini: Rodney usually goes scot-free for the trouble he causes, with Mr. J usually taking the blame for his actions.

* NoEnding: Some episodes ended without anything really being resolved. Overlaps with HereWeGoAgainPlot.

A short-lived Creator/CartoonNetwork animated series, ''Squirrel Boy'' was created by Everett Peck (best known for ''WesternAnimation/{{Duckman}}''). Airing for two seasons and 52 11-minute episodes from May 27, 2006 to September 27, 2007, along with 6 2-minute shorts (2006-2008), the series followed the adventures of the ordinary 9-year-old boy, [[TheEveryman Andy]] [[OnlySaneMan Johnson]] and his anthropomorphic pet squirrel/best friend, [[{{Jerkass}} Rodney]] [[UnsympatheticComedyProtagonist J.]] [[AntiRoleModel Squirrel]], who is loaded with [[ZanyScheme get-rich-quick schemes]].

** Rodney gets one after eating Andy's giant birthday cake in "Birthday Boy".

*** The same thing happens to Mr. J whenever he eats an unspecified type of pie at the end of "Screw Up in Aisle Six".

* BigEater: Rodney eats a whole plate of food samples in "The Big Haggle Hassle" and "Screw Up in Aisle Six", as well as a giant birthday cake and a dozen boxes of Sticky Buns in "Birthday Boy" and "The Rod Squad" respectively.

* ButtMonkey: Robert “Mr. J” Johnson has bad luck, suffers often, and is constantly tormented by [[{{Jerkass}} Rodney]].
** [[AssholeVictim Rodney]] himself isn't free from being subjected to slapstick and suffering misfortunes (examples include "Tree for Two" and "Born to be Mild"), especially when [[GangOfBullies Kyle and Salty Mike]] are the main antagonists of the episode. [[DogsHateSquirrels He also often gets chased by a crazy, aggressive dog]].
** Andy has also suffered things such as swelling up after eating cashews and being rolled around the store by Rodney, being blamed for breaking every window in Mrs. Flattbottom's house with his ball and then having to do chores for her as a punishment, and of course, being tormented by Kyle and Salty Mike.

--->'''Mr. J:''' Rodney, that's a meat thermometer, you're not sticking that in my mouth!

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A short-lived Creator/CartoonNetwork animated series, ''Squirrel Boy'' was created by Everett Peck (best known for ''WesternAnimation/{{Duckman}}''). Airing for two seasons and 52 11-minute episodes from May 27, 2006 to September 27, 2007, along with 6 2-minute shorts (2006-2008), the series followed the adventures of the ordinary 9-year-old boy, [[TheEveryman Andy]] [[OnlySaneMan Johnson]] and his anthropomorphic pet squirrel/best friend, [[{{Jerkass}} Rodney]] [[UnsympatheticComedyProtagonist J. Squirrel]], who is loaded with [[ZanyScheme get-rich-quick schemes]].

** Andy has also suffered things such as swelling up after eating cashews and being rolled around the store by Rodney, being blamed for breaking every window in Mrs. Flattbottom's house with his ball, and of course, being tormented by Kyle and Salty Mike.

A short-lived Creator/CartoonNetwork animated series, ''Squirrel Boy'' was created by Everett Peck (best known for ''WesternAnimation/{{Duckman}}''). Airing for two seasons and 52 11-minute episodes from May 27, 2006 to September 27, 2007, along with 6 2-minute shorts (2006-2008), the series followed the adventures of the ordinary 9-year-old boy, [[TheEveryman Andy]] [[OnlySaneMan Johnson]] and his anthropomorphic pet squirrel/best friend, [[{{Jerkass}} Rodney]], who is loaded with [[ZanyScheme get-rich-quick schemes]].

* BornUnlucky: Mr. J. Rodney is always making his life a living Hell and being the cause of his troubles, along with his own bad luck.

* ButtMonkey: Robert “Mr. J” Johnson; he's constantly on the receiving end of [[{{Jerkass}} Rod]][[TheGadfly ney]]’s antics, as well as his own bad luck.

** Rodney is also a ridiculous critter, for he is an energetic oddball.

* TheEveryman: Andy. See TheGenericGuy below.

* TheGadfly: Rodney. He insults others just for the fun of it.

--->'''Mr. J:''' Rodney that's a meat thermometer.
--->'''Rodney:''' Hehehe, this isn't going anywhere near your mouth. Now roll over Mr. J!
--->'''Mr. J:''' ''[screams off-screen]''

* {{Jerkass}}: The rude, inconsiderate, obnoxious, selfish, and trouble-causing [[TheGadfly Rodney]] and the GangOfBullies, [[ThoseTwoGuys Kyle and Salty Mike]].
* LargeHam: Rodney is overly and [[NoIndoorVoice lacks an indoor voice]] at times. One episode even reveals that he has an uncontrollable habit to unexpectedly emphasize random words in his sentences because he has no control over it.

* OnlySaneMan: Mr. J. He cannot put up with Rodney's shenanigans.

* UnsympatheticComedyProtagonist: [[{{Jerkass}} Rod]][[TheGadfly ney]]. He usually shows no remorse for those he has offended.

* AbusiveParents: Oscar's parents. Downplayed, as they aren't really abusive, they just shelter him from the most harmless of things and interfere with his ability to have a social life.

** In "The Big Haggle Hassle", after Andy deals with a pregnant hamster who is a

* HereWeGoAgainEnding: Some episodes end with the same thing that started the conflict of them.

* HereWeGoAgainPlot: Some episodes end with the same thing that started the conflict of them.
* ICantBelieveItsNotHeroin: ** Mr. Flatbottom's lemonade in "Flatbottom's Up".

!! This show has:

* ButtMonkey: Bob “Mr. J” Johnson; he's constantly on the receiving end of [[{{Jerkass}} Rod]][[TheGadfly ney]]’s antics, as well as his own bad luck.

* CallBack: In "Harried Treasurw", when Andy and Rodney are unexpectedly woken up in the middle of the morning by Mr. J, a startled Rodney utters "The hat sells the sandwich"

* {{Cloudcuckoolander}}: Andy has some idiosyncrasies.
** In "Trouble Date", he wants the option to spit in front of Martha while on a date with her for no reason other than that he likes it.
** In "The Big Haggle Hassle" Andy makes sure his hands are squeaky-clean before making a purchase at the flea market, even referring to it as an "ancient" ritual he had just found.
* CouldHaveAvoidedThisPlot: The conflict of "The Rod Squad" would not have happened had Rodney confessed to eating all the Sticky Buns and accepted the consequences. He even lampshades his lack of responsibility while hiding from Mrs. J.

** "Birthday Boy" also shows him to be rather BookDumb. Additionally, when Mr. J puts up a banner for Andy's birthday, Rodney thinks it is for some other kid since ''his'' Andy had already had a birthday 12 months earlier, which he does not know makes up an entire year.

--->'''Rodney:''' Well it's, uh... Don't tell me! ''[talking to himself, trying to find the answer]'' Carry the 3, [[BookDumb divide by Pi, eat a slice of pie]]... A year! In some states.

--->'''Rodney:''' Look, I don't know where you're going with this intrusive line of questioning but I've got to say '''[[MoodWhiplash HOLY GAHMOLY]] [[LargeHam TODAY IS ANDY'S BIRTHDAY!]]'''

* ExposedAnimalBellybutton: Rodney has one.

* NoEnding: Some episodes ended without anything really being resolved.
* NoNameGiven: Any non-Johnson.

* {{Jerkass}}: Rodney is a selfish, promise-breaking, and rude asshole who never thinks for others.

* TheAce: Jack Royal.

* AxCrazy: [[spoiler:Archie]], Kyle, and the crazy dog.

* BigBadDuumvirate: Kyle and Salty Mike

* BornUnlucky: Mr. J.

* ButtMonkey: Bob “Mr. J” Johnson; he’s constantly on the receiving end of [[{{Jerkass}} Rod]][[TheGadfly ney]]’s antics, as well as his own bad luck.

%%* TheDitz: Kyle and Ranger Stu.

* ExposedAnimalBellybutton: Rodney.

* TheGadfly: Rodney.
* ICantBelieveItsNotHeroin: Mr's Flatbottom's lemonade in "Flatbottom's Up".

* LargeHam: Rodney.

%%* RuleOfFunny

* UnsympatheticComedyProtagonist: [[{{Jerkass}} Rod]][[TheGadfly ney]].
* ZanyScheme

A short-lived Creator/CartoonNetwork animated series, ''Squirrel Boy'' was created by Everett Peck (best known for ''WesternAnimation/{{Duckman}}''). Airing for two seasons and 52 11-minute episodes from May 27, 2006 to September 27, 2007, along with 6 2-minute shorts (2006-2008), the series followed the adventures of the ordinary 9-year-old boy, Andy Johnson and his anthropomorphic pet squirrel/best friend, Rodney, who is loaded with get-rich-quick schemes.

%%* DumbMuscle: Ranger Stu

* EyeGlasses: Andy.

%%* IdiotHero: Rodney.

* ThisLoserIsYou: Rodney.

A short-lived Creator/CartoonNetwork animated series, ''Squirrel Boy'' was created by Everett Peck (best known for ''WesternAnimation/{{Duckman}}''). Airing for two seasons and 52 11-minute episodes from July 13, 2006 to September 27, 2007, along with 6 2-minute shorts (2006-2008), the series followed the adventures of the ordinary 9-year-old boy, Andy Johnson and his anthropomorphic pet squirrel/best friend, Rodney, who is loaded with get-rich-quick schemes.

A short-lived Creator/CartoonNetwork animated series, ''Squirrel Boy'' was created by Everett Peck (best known for ''WesternAnimation/{{Duckman}}''). Airing for two seasons and 52 11-minute episodes, along with 6 2-minute shorts (2006-2008), the series followed the adventures of the ordinary 9-year-old boy, Andy Johnson and his anthropomorphic pet squirrel/best friend, Rodney, who is loaded with get-rich-quick schemes. While the show received decent reception from critics, it is better known for its large PeripheryHatedom which may have even led to its swift cancellation. The reasons for why are somewhat mysterious and [[RuleOfCautiousEditingJudgement probably better left ignored]].

* BriefcaseFullOfMoney: Parodied.
* TheBrute: Kyle
* {{Calvinball}}
* CampGay: Ranger Stu

* CurseCutShort: Was it a curse? (When "three" sees "fun" walking down the street, three grabs fun's face and--"
* DerangedAnimation
* TheDitz: Kyle and Ranger Stu.
* DogsHateSquirrels: Rodney along with his friends would often be attacked by a vicious AngryGuardDog referred to as the "Crazy Dog". This got [[DeconstructedTrope deconstructed]] in a later episode where they run into his formerly vicious brother who shares the house with the aforementioned hound. Although he's a NiceGuy, he ends up getting frequently beaten up by the guys, because they have him mixed up with the Crazy Dog who's attacking them at the same time.
* DumbMuscle: Ranger Stu

* IdiotHero: Rodney.

* OnlySaneMan: Mr. J.
* OrWasItADream: "The Rod Squad" episode may actually have been just a dream he had after he passed out eating several boxes of cinnamon buns which the family needed for an event of some sort. His dream involved him trying to fix it. In the end, Rodney finds all the characters who appeared in this episode surrounding him angrily.
* PsychoPoodle: In the episode "The Rod Squad", Rodney eats all the sticky buns Andy's mom bought. Afraid that his friend will take the fall for it, Rodney ropes Leon and Darlene into a scheme to steal some from the sticky bun factory. But when Darlene and Leon finally understand his scheme and goals, they [[NotWhatISignedOnFor back out]] and Rodney goes in alone, only to be attacked by the factory's security and the {{Angry Guard Dog}}s used are vicious white poodles.

* RuleOfFunny

* ShowWithinAShow: Puggo.

* StrangeMindsThinkAlike

* AllJustADream: "The Rod Squad" episode was actually just a dream he had after he passed out eating several boxes of cinnamon buns which the family needed for an event of some sort. His dream involved him trying to fix it.